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Item details

Vintage from the 18th century

Material

Steel

Dimensions

Width: 2 1/2 Inches

Fabulous all original pair of large 18th century Georgian curved shoe buckles.

Very solidly constructed in steel these buckles are heavy duty and equipped with push button spring mechanisms on the back to open the fasteners. The mechanisms are stamped 'L' & 'R' for the left and right shoe.

The front of the buckles are particularly attractive with an embossed and engraved bright silvered steel frame decorated in the rococo style. Glossy black leather covered steel panels contrast beautifully against the ornate frame. It is delightful to see a small mirror image area of rub to the surface of the leather on each panel suggesting that the wearer had a tendency to cross their feet in exactly the same manner whilst wearing the buckles, a charming and enduring habit!

This pair of antique shoe buckles is an absolute delight, a rare treat for costumiers, fashion historians and keen collectors alike. Astounding to think that they have remained together for over 200 years!

MATERIALS: Steel throughout, leather.

MEASUREMENTS: 2-1/2" across, 2" high (50x32mm)

WEIGHT: 71 grams

DATE: 1790-1810, Georgian

CONDITION: Very very good antique condition with expected signs of great age but no real wear or flaws. The decorative engraving is still crisp and sharp with the leather unfaded and still shiny. The hinges are solid with no signs of damage or weakness with the buckles snapping tightly shut and firmly locking. The fasteners are opened by depressing the push button which releases the spring plate and flips the fastener open. Part of the spring plate has snapped off on the right buckle so it needs to be manually lifted up instead of automatically springing up.

Browse beautifully curated jewelry from every era - Georgian - Victorian - Edwardian - Art Deco - Modern - at mercymadge.etsy.com - With new arrivals added to our shop daily we offer an interest free layaway plan as well as a no risk guarantee. Our international and domestic shipping includes tracking for your peace of mind. Your purchase will arrive gift wrapped in a Mercy Madge box, perfect for giving or safekeeping!

Fabulous all original pair of large 18th century Georgian curved shoe buckles.

Very solidly constructed in steel these buckles are heavy duty and equipped with push button spring mechanisms on the back to open the fasteners. The mechanisms are stamped 'L' & 'R' for the left and right shoe.

The front of the buckles are particularly attractive with an embossed and engraved bright silvered steel frame decorated in the rococo style. Glossy black leather covered steel panels contrast beautifully against the ornate frame. It is delightful to see a small mirror image area of rub to the surface of the leather on each panel suggesting that the wearer had a tendency to cross their feet in exactly the same manner whilst wearing the buckles, a charming and enduring habit!

This pair of antique shoe buckles is an absolute delight, a rare treat for costumiers, fashion historians and keen collectors alike. Astounding to think that they have remained together for over 200 years!

MATERIALS: Steel throughout, leather.

MEASUREMENTS: 2-1/2" across, 2" high (50x32mm)

WEIGHT: 71 grams

DATE: 1790-1810, Georgian

CONDITION: Very very good antique condition with expected signs of great age but no real wear or flaws. The decorative engraving is still crisp and sharp with the leather unfaded and still shiny. The hinges are solid with no signs of damage or weakness with the buckles snapping tightly shut and firmly locking. The fasteners are opened by depressing the push button which releases the spring plate and flips the fastener open. Part of the spring plate has snapped off on the right buckle so it needs to be manually lifted up instead of automatically springing up.

Browse beautifully curated jewelry from every era - Georgian - Victorian - Edwardian - Art Deco - Modern - at mercymadge.etsy.com - With new arrivals added to our shop daily we offer an interest free layaway plan as well as a no risk guarantee. Our international and domestic shipping includes tracking for your peace of mind. Your purchase will arrive gift wrapped in a Mercy Madge box, perfect for giving or safekeeping!

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Items in original condition may be returned for any reason. Notification of return should be made within 3 days of receipt and item posted within 7 days. Buyer pays return shipping costs. After 3 calendar days all sales should be considered final.

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Returns and exchange details

Items in original condition may be returned for any reason. Notification of return should be made within 3 days of receipt and item posted within 7 days. Buyer pays return shipping costs. After 3 calendar days all sales should be considered final.

The full mailing address for returns can be found on the printed receipt inside your package. Tracking and/or insurance is recommended as items lost or damaged in transit cannot be refunded.

Upon receipt of the returned item, a refund of your purchase price, minus shipping, will be issued within 48 hours.

Items ordered from us that are refused at delivery or returned to us as unclaimed or undeliverable will be issued store credit.

ADDITIONAL RETURN INSTRUCTIONS FOR USA & NON EU:

Return the item in the original packaging so that the UK CN22/CN23 customs form and/or the Royal Mail shipping is visible.

Send back via your local POST OFFICE (e.g. USPS), first class international mail is fine. It is ESSENTIAL to MARK the package and local customs form "RETURNED GOODS" in the description.

DO NOT use Fedex, UPS, or any other commercial carrier or service to return your package, doing so might result in falsely charged UK import tax/duty.

Any charges incurred by not complying with the correct return procedure will become the responsibility of the buyer and will be deducted from the refund due.

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